classes at SilverWorks

 

Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Students complete 3 or more pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and firing. Watch your clay creation become a beautiful piece of Sterling Silver Jewelry. No experience necessary. Originality is encouraged.


Sterling Silver Clay  $235

Project 1: Earrings or Pendant

learning objectives:

• rolling a thickness of clay

• applying a texture with an organic or stock material

  1. •using slip to make connections

  2. •carving a dry clay


Project 2: Ring (optional)

learning objectives:

• rolling a thickness of clay

• applying a texture with an organic or stock material

• using slip to make connections


Project 3: Ring, Earrings, or Pendant

learning objectives:

  1. •shaping and refining a bezel for adding stones

  2. •embedding stones in your design


Principles of bonding, shrinkage, and firing will be explained. Fire resistant gemstones will also be addressed.


Material Fee based on current market value